How far is Pomeroy, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Pomeroy, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pomeroy and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy and Cincinnati.
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Start on West 2nd Street
5 m · 3 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
73 m · 15 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3081 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Bradbury Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Bradbury Road
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
30.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1072 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
100.3 mi · 2 hr 2 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Reading Road
1 km · 2 min · Reading Road
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Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue
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Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomeroy and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
100 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pomeroy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pomeroy to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Pomeroy and 73.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pomeroy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jasper.
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Ashland Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pomeroy and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 133.23 mi (214.41 km).
#1 Pomeroy
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,740 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275800, -82.0337500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.64 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.97 | $47.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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